Zulugrass is the heart of The Leakey Collection, a simple yet coveted adornment that Maasai women craft from colorful dyed pieces of savanna grass and glass beads. Through the production and sale of Zulugrass, Maasai women build stronger, healthier families within their traditional lands.

ABOUT SWAHILI

Environmental Stewardship

Swahili works with producers across Africa who value their
natural environment and employ sustainable methods of production.

Artisans are required to abide by local and export regulations
governing the legal harvest of hardwoods to ensure compliance with U.S.
import standards and to uphold proper management of their local forest
resources.

Artisans are encouraged to utilize materials fully by converting scraps into salable products

Artisans are encouraged to utilize recycled, reclaimed and highly
renewable materials in product design, and to isolate new sources of
low-cost materials.

Artisans are advised to use production methods that increase productivity and minimize artisan discomfort